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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.59, 585.90 and 276.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.59, 585.90 and 276.99 is: 382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.59 : 585.90 = 276.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.59/585.90 = 276.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.59x = 585.90 × 276.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.59x = 162,288.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,288.44/424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.22

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