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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.16, 585.18 and 276.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.16, 585.18 and 276.74 is: 381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.16 : 585.18 = 276.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.16/585.18 = 276.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.16x = 585.18 × 276.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.16x = 161,942.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,942.71/424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.80

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