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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.56, 585.25 and 349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.56, 585.25 and 349.75 is: 483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.56 : 585.25 = 349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.56/585.25 = 349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.56x = 585.25 × 349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.56x = 204,691.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,691.04/423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.26

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