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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.01, 634.29 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.01, 634.29 and 240.56 is: 360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.01 : 634.29 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.01/634.29 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.01x = 634.29 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.01x = 152,584.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,584.80/423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.71

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