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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.32, 585.36 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.32, 585.36 and 276.72 is: 381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.32 : 585.36 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.32/585.36 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.32x = 585.36 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.32x = 161,980.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,980.82/424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.74

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