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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.63, 583.50 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.63, 583.50 and 350.12 is: 482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.63 : 583.50 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.63/583.50 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.63x = 583.50 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.63x = 204,297.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,297.79/423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.26

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