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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.84, 584.64 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.84, 584.64 and 289.44 is: 399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.84 : 584.64 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.84/584.64 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.84x = 584.64 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.84x = 169,218.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,218.20/423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.25

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