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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.04, 633.66 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.04, 633.66 and 249.52 is: 373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.04 : 633.66 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.04/633.66 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.04x = 633.66 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.04x = 158,110.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,110.84/423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.75

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