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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 585.60 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 585.60 and 362.40 is: 499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 585.60 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/585.60 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 585.60 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 212,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,221.44/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.79

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