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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.03, 585.17 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.03, 585.17 and 237.51 is: 327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.03 : 585.17 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.03/585.17 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.03x = 585.17 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.03x = 138,981.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,981.67/424.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.77

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