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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.64, 583.50 and 368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.64, 583.50 and 368.44 is: 507.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.64 : 583.50 = 368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.64/583.50 = 368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.64x = 583.50 × 368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.64x = 214,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,984.74/423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.47

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