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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.65, 584.01 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.65, 584.01 and 376.88 is: 519.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.65 : 584.01 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.65/584.01 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.65x = 584.01 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.65x = 220,098.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,098.77/423.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.53

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