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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.68, 583.37 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.68, 583.37 and 370.92 is: 510.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.68 : 583.37 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.68/583.37 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.68x = 583.37 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.68x = 216,386.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,386.72/423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.74

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