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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.72, 583.92 and 411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.72, 583.92 and 411.84 is: 567.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.72 : 583.92 = 411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.72/583.92 = 411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.72x = 583.92 × 411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.72x = 240,481.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,481.61/423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.55

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