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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.26, 584.10 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.26, 584.10 and 389.76 is: 537.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.26 : 584.10 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.26/584.10 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.26x = 584.10 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.26x = 227,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,658.82/423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.87

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