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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.69, 585 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.69, 585 and 382.08 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.69 : 585 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.69/585 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.69x = 585 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.69x = 223,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,516.80/423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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