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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.91, 586.35 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.91, 586.35 and 238.43 is: 329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.91 : 586.35 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.91/586.35 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.91x = 586.35 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.91x = 139,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,804.90/424.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.02

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