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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.68, 583.67 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.68, 583.67 and 398.16 is: 548.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.68 : 583.67 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.68/583.67 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.68x = 583.67 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.68x = 232,395.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,395.04/423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.52

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