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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 583.83 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 583.83 and 340.56 is: 469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 583.83 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/583.83 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 583.83 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 198,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,829.14/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.38

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