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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.11, 634.25 and 381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.11, 634.25 and 381.87 is: 572.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.11 : 634.25 = 381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.11/634.25 = 381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.11x = 634.25 × 381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.11x = 242,199.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,199.14/423.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.43

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