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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.59, 584.15 and 283.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.59, 584.15 and 283.61 is: 391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.59 : 584.15 = 283.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.59/584.15 = 283.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.59x = 584.15 × 283.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.59x = 165,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,670.82/423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.12

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