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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.82, 584.66 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.82, 584.66 and 365.50 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.82 : 584.66 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.82/584.66 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.82x = 584.66 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.82x = 213,693.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,693.23/423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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