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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.82, 586.70 and 379.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.82, 586.70 and 379.01 is: 523.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.82 : 586.70 = 379.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.82/586.70 = 379.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.82x = 586.70 × 379.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.82x = 222,360.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,360.34/424.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.43

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