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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.92, 586.20 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.92, 586.20 and 269.64 is: 371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.92 : 586.20 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.92/586.20 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.92x = 586.20 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.92x = 158,062.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,062.97/424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.98

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