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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 585.42 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 585.42 and 326.16 is: 450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 585.42 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/585.42 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 585.42 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 190,940.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,940.59/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.25

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