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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.36, 584.94 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.36, 584.94 and 350.56 is: 483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.36 : 584.94 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.36/584.94 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.36x = 584.94 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.36x = 205,056.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,056.57/424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.21

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