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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 634.39 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 634.39 and 354.56 is: 531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 634.39 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/634.39 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 634.39 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 224,929.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,929.32/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.75

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