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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.42, 585.98 and 275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.42, 585.98 and 275.32 is: 380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.42 : 585.98 = 275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.42/585.98 = 275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.42x = 585.98 × 275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.42x = 161,332.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,332.01/424.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.12

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