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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.78, 582.02 and 384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.78, 582.02 and 384.90 is: 528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.78 : 582.02 = 384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.78/582.02 = 384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.78x = 582.02 × 384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.78x = 224,017.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,017.57/423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.62

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