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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 585.72 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 585.72 and 308.16 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 585.72 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/585.72 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 585.72 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 180,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,495.48/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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