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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.04, 583.32 and 339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.04, 583.32 and 339.88 is: 468.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.04 : 583.32 = 339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.04/583.32 = 339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.04x = 583.32 × 339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.04x = 198,258.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,258.80/423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.65

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