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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 583.88 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 583.88 and 283.36 is: 391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 583.88 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/583.88 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 583.88 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 165,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,448.24/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.13

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