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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.35, 585.36 and 306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.35, 585.36 and 306.19 is: 422.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.35 : 585.36 = 306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.35/585.36 = 306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.35x = 585.36 × 306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.35x = 179,232.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,232.11/424.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.37

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