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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.04, 631.70 and 379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.04, 631.70 and 379.77 is: 567.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.04 : 631.70 = 379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.04/631.70 = 379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.04x = 631.70 × 379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.04x = 239,900.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,900.71/423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.09

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