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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.81, 585.42 and 341.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.81, 585.42 and 341.23 is: 471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.81 : 585.42 = 341.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.81/585.42 = 341.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.81x = 585.42 × 341.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.81x = 199,762.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,762.87/423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.35

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