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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.02, 633.99 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.02, 633.99 and 396.02 is: 593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.02 : 633.99 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.02/633.99 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.02x = 633.99 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.02x = 251,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,072.72/423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.52

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