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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.05, 583.86 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.05, 583.86 and 353 is: 487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.05 : 583.86 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.05/583.86 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.05x = 583.86 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.05x = 206,102.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,102.58/423.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.18

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