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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.54, 584.96 and 366.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.54, 584.96 and 366.03 is: 505.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.54 : 584.96 = 366.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.54/584.96 = 366.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.54x = 584.96 × 366.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.54x = 214,111.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,111.08/423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.53

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