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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.86, 584.18 and 283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.86, 584.18 and 283.75 is: 391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.86 : 584.18 = 283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.86/584.18 = 283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.86x = 584.18 × 283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.86x = 165,761.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,761.08/423.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.08

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