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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 585.36 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 585.36 and 381.24 is: 525.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 585.36 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/585.36 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 585.36 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 223,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,162.65/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.78

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