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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.35, 583.79 and 283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.35, 583.79 and 283.46 is: 390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.35 : 583.79 = 283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.35/583.79 = 283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.35x = 583.79 × 283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.35x = 165,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,476.78/423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.88

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