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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.14, 585.36 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.14, 585.36 and 298.11 is: 411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.14 : 585.36 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.14/585.36 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.14x = 585.36 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.14x = 174,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,501.67/424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.42

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