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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 583.84 and 344.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 583.84 and 344.37 is: 475.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 583.84 = 344.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/583.84 = 344.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 583.84 × 344.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 201,056.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,056.98/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.00

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