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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 584.40 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 584.40 and 412.32 is: 569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 584.40 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/584.40 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 584.40 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 240,959.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,959.81/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.16

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