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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.73, 583.41 and 349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.73, 583.41 and 349.93 is: 481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.73 : 583.41 = 349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.73/583.41 = 349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.73x = 583.41 × 349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.73x = 204,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,152.66/423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.80

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