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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.53, 583.89 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.53, 583.89 and 357.92 is: 493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.53 : 583.89 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.53/583.89 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.53x = 583.89 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.53x = 208,982.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,982.99/423.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.44

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