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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.16, 583.74 and 263.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.16, 583.74 and 263.62 is: 363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.16 : 583.74 = 263.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.16/583.74 = 263.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.16x = 583.74 × 263.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.16x = 153,885.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,885.54/423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.66

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