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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.42, 583.50 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.42, 583.50 and 344.44 is: 474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.42 : 583.50 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.42/583.50 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.42x = 583.50 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.42x = 200,980.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,980.74/423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.66

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