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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.94, 586.40 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.94, 586.40 and 238.42 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.94 : 586.40 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.94/586.40 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.94x = 586.40 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.94x = 139,810.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,810.36/424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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