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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.24, 584.06 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.24, 584.06 and 283.56 is: 391.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.24 : 584.06 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.24/584.06 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.24x = 584.06 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.24x = 165,616.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,616.05/423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.31

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