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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.76, 585.48 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.76, 585.48 and 355.60 is: 491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.76 : 585.48 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.76/585.48 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.76x = 585.48 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.76x = 208,196.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,196.69/423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.31

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