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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 585.80 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 585.80 and 291.88 is: 402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 585.80 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/585.80 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 585.80 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 170,983.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,983.30/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.73

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