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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.30, 583.44 and 379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.30, 583.44 and 379.76 is: 522.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.30 : 583.44 = 379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.30/583.44 = 379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.30x = 583.44 × 379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.30x = 221,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,568.12/424.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.20

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