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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.07, 585.13 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.07, 585.13 and 276.92 is: 382.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.07 : 585.13 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.07/585.13 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.07x = 585.13 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.07x = 162,032.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,032.82/424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.09

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