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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 582.62 and 358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 582.62 and 358.68 is: 493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 582.62 = 358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/582.62 = 358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 582.62 × 358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 208,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,974.14/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.66

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