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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.03, 632.30 and 367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.03, 632.30 and 367.75 is: 549.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.03 : 632.30 = 367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.03/632.30 = 367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.03x = 632.30 × 367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.03x = 232,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,528.33/423.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.67

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