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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 585.38 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 585.38 and 293.40 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 585.38 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/585.38 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 585.38 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 171,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,750.49/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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