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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.74, 583.92 and 318.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.74, 583.92 and 318.93 is: 439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.74 : 583.92 = 318.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.74/583.92 = 318.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.74x = 583.92 × 318.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.74x = 186,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,229.61/423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.50

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