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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.18, 582.46 and 369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.18, 582.46 and 369.63 is: 508.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.18 : 582.46 = 369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.18/582.46 = 369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.18x = 582.46 × 369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.18x = 215,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,293.77/423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.75

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