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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.73, 585.79 and 275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.73, 585.79 and 275.19 is: 379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.73 : 585.79 = 275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.73/585.79 = 275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.73x = 585.79 × 275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.73x = 161,203.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,203.55/424.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.54

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