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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.32, 585.54 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.32, 585.54 and 276.96 is: 382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.32 : 585.54 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.32/585.54 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.32x = 585.54 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.32x = 162,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,171.16/424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.19

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