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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.88, 586.02 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.88, 586.02 and 275.54 is: 380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.88 : 586.02 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.88/586.02 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.88x = 586.02 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.88x = 161,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,471.95/424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.04

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