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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.79, 585.78 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.79, 585.78 and 275.20 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.79 : 585.78 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.79/585.78 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.79x = 585.78 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.79x = 161,205.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,205.71/424.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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