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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.17, 585.54 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.17, 585.54 and 268.92 is: 371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.17 : 585.54 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.17/585.54 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.17x = 585.54 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.17x = 157,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,463.42/424.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.23

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