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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.88, 587.88 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.88, 587.88 and 373.28 is: 516.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.88 : 587.88 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.88/587.88 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.88x = 587.88 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.88x = 219,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,443.85/424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.48

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