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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.05, 585.17 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.05, 585.17 and 237.51 is: 327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.05 : 585.17 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.05/585.17 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.05x = 585.17 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.05x = 138,981.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,981.24/424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.75

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