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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.85, 584.87 and 378.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.85, 584.87 and 378.15 is: 520.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.85 : 584.87 = 378.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.85/584.87 = 378.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.85x = 584.87 × 378.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.85x = 221,168.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,168.59/424.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.58

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