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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.36, 585.88 and 291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.36, 585.88 and 291.80 is: 402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.36 : 585.88 = 291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.36/585.88 = 291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.36x = 585.88 × 291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.36x = 170,959.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,959.78/424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.86

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