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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 584.01 and 297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 584.01 and 297.38 is: 410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 584.01 = 297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/584.01 = 297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 584.01 × 297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 173,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,672.89/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.11

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