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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.32, 586.08 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.32, 586.08 and 321.28 is: 443.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.32 : 586.08 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.32/586.08 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.32x = 586.08 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.32x = 188,295.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,295.78/424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.76

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