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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.20, 583.64 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.20, 583.64 and 283.32 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.20 : 583.64 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.20/583.64 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.20x = 583.64 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.20x = 165,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,356.88/423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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