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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.07, 585 and 365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.07, 585 and 365.75 is: 504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.07 : 585 = 365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.07/585 = 365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.07x = 585 × 365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.07x = 213,963.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,963.75/424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.55

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