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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 585.23 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 585.23 and 336.96 is: 465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 585.23 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/585.23 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 585.23 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 197,197.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,197.42/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.05

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