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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 585.13 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 585.13 and 237.51 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 585.13 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/585.13 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 585.13 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 138,974.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,974.23/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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