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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.59, 585.47 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.59, 585.47 and 368.84 is: 508.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.59 : 585.47 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.59/585.47 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.59x = 585.47 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.59x = 215,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,942.75/424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.59

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