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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 585.04 and 292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 585.04 and 292.84 is: 403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 585.04 = 292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/585.04 = 292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 585.04 × 292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 171,323.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,323.11/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.99

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