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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.67, 585.99 and 285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.67, 585.99 and 285.03 is: 393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.67 : 585.99 = 285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.67/585.99 = 285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.67x = 585.99 × 285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.67x = 167,024.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,024.73/424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.31

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