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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.63, 587.01 and 380.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.63, 587.01 and 380.89 is: 526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.63 : 587.01 = 380.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.63/587.01 = 380.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.63x = 587.01 × 380.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.63x = 223,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,586.24/424.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.54

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