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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.92, 585.24 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.92, 585.24 and 359.12 is: 495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.92 : 585.24 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.92/585.24 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.92x = 585.24 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.92x = 210,171.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,171.39/423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.78

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