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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.23, 584.21 and 366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.23, 584.21 and 366.21 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.23 : 584.21 = 366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.23/584.21 = 366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.23x = 584.21 × 366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.23x = 213,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,944.46/423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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