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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.90, 584.55 and 377.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.90, 584.55 and 377.19 is: 520.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.90 : 584.55 = 377.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.90/584.55 = 377.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.90x = 584.55 × 377.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.90x = 220,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,486.41/423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.14

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