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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 584.70 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 584.70 and 365.76 is: 504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 584.70 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/584.70 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 584.70 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 213,859.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,859.87/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.29

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