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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.57, 584.31 and 365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.57, 584.31 and 365.25 is: 503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.57 : 584.31 = 365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.57/584.31 = 365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.57x = 584.31 × 365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.57x = 213,419.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,419.23/423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.86

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