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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.05, 585.11 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.05, 585.11 and 237.54 is: 327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.05 : 585.11 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.05/585.11 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.05x = 585.11 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.05x = 138,989.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,989.82/424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.77

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