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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 634.61 and 353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 634.61 and 353.82 is: 530.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 634.61 = 353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/634.61 = 353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 634.61 × 353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 224,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,535.94/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.72

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