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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 583.50 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 583.50 and 291.96 is: 402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 583.50 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/583.50 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 583.50 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 170,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,358.66/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.74

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