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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.37, 583.23 and 329.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.37, 583.23 and 329.95 is: 454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.37 : 583.23 = 329.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.37/583.23 = 329.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.37x = 583.23 × 329.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.37x = 192,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,436.74/423.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.54

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