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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 584.30 and 394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 584.30 and 394.23 is: 544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 584.30 = 394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/584.30 = 394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 584.30 × 394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 230,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,349.57/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.06

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