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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 584.38 and 283.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 584.38 and 283.66 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 584.38 = 283.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/584.38 = 283.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 584.38 × 283.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 165,765.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,765.23/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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