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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 583.56 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 583.56 and 349.56 is: 481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 583.56 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/583.56 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 583.56 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 203,989.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,989.23/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.83

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