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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.24, 585.72 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.24, 585.72 and 293.20 is: 404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.24 : 585.72 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.24/585.72 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.24x = 585.72 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.24x = 171,733.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,733.10/424.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.80

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