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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.55, 584.56 and 353.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.55, 584.56 and 353.51 is: 487.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.55 : 584.56 = 353.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.55/584.56 = 353.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.55x = 584.56 × 353.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.55x = 206,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,647.81/423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.89

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