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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.28, 585.60 and 308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.28, 585.60 and 308.20 is: 425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.28 : 585.60 = 308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.28/585.60 = 308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.28x = 585.60 × 308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.28x = 180,481.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,481.92/424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.38

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