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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.24, 584.13 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.24, 584.13 and 283.56 is: 391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.24 : 584.13 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.24/584.13 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.24x = 584.13 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.24x = 165,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,635.90/423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.35

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