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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.72, 583.84 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.72, 583.84 and 401.76 is: 553.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.72 : 583.84 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.72/583.84 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.72x = 583.84 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.72x = 234,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,563.56/423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.58

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