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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.38, 583.59 and 367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.38, 583.59 and 367.22 is: 506.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.38 : 583.59 = 367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.38/583.59 = 367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.38x = 583.59 × 367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.38x = 214,303.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,303.41/423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.18

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