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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.87, 585.09 and 293.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.87, 585.09 and 293.65 is: 404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.87 : 585.09 = 293.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.87/585.09 = 293.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.87x = 585.09 × 293.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.87x = 171,810.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,810.22/424.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.39

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