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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.83, 584.42 and 368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.83, 584.42 and 368.42 is: 508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.83 : 584.42 = 368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.83/584.42 = 368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.83x = 584.42 × 368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.83x = 215,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,307.25/423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.00

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