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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.07, 632.53 and 358.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.07, 632.53 and 358.79 is: 536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.07 : 632.53 = 358.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.07/632.53 = 358.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.07x = 632.53 × 358.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.07x = 226,945.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,945.44/423.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.43

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