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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 585 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 585 and 276.92 is: 382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 585 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/585 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 585 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 161,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,998.20/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.04

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