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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.06, 635.19 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.06, 635.19 and 377.55 is: 566.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.06 : 635.19 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.06/635.19 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.06x = 635.19 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.06x = 239,815.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,815.98/423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.86

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