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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 583.44 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 583.44 and 364.20 is: 501.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 583.44 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/583.44 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 583.44 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 212,488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,488.85/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.56

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