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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.84, 584.16 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.84, 584.16 and 305.88 is: 421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.84 : 584.16 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.84/584.16 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.84x = 584.16 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.84x = 178,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,682.86/423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.58

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