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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.69, 584.37 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.69, 584.37 and 283.77 is: 391.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.69 : 584.37 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.69/584.37 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.69x = 584.37 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.69x = 165,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,824.48/423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.38

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