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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.09, 585.26 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.09, 585.26 and 237.64 is: 327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.09 : 585.26 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.09/585.26 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.09x = 585.26 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.09x = 139,077.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,077.07/424.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.95

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