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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.26, 585.54 and 276.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.26, 585.54 and 276.98 is: 382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.26 : 585.54 = 276.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.26/585.54 = 276.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.26x = 585.54 × 276.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.26x = 162,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,179.94/424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.27

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