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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.68, 584.64 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.68, 584.64 and 293.12 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.68 : 584.64 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.68/584.64 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.68x = 584.64 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.68x = 171,369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,369.68/423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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