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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.29, 583.19 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.29, 583.19 and 352.96 is: 486.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.29 : 583.19 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.29/583.19 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.29x = 583.19 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.29x = 205,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,838.06/423.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.28

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