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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.23, 583.63 and 389.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.23, 583.63 and 389.75 is: 537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.23 : 583.63 = 389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.23/583.63 = 389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.23x = 583.63 × 389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.23x = 227,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,465.90/423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.46

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