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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.43, 585.08 and 299.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.43, 585.08 and 299.87 is: 413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.43 : 585.08 = 299.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.43/585.08 = 299.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.43x = 585.08 × 299.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.43x = 175,445.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,445.01/424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.37

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