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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.36, 585.04 and 415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.36, 585.04 and 415.16 is: 572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.36 : 585.04 = 415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.36/585.04 = 415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.36x = 585.04 × 415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.36x = 242,885.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,885.21/424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.36

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