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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.98, 583.86 and 377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.98, 583.86 and 377.54 is: 519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.98 : 583.86 = 377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.98/583.86 = 377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.98x = 583.86 × 377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.98x = 220,430.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,430.50/423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.91

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