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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.28, 585.35 and 300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.28, 585.35 and 300.15 is: 414.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.28 : 585.35 = 300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.28/585.35 = 300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.28x = 585.35 × 300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.28x = 175,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,692.80/424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.10

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