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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 635.22 and 279.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 635.22 and 279.21 is: 419.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 635.22 = 279.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/635.22 = 279.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 635.22 × 279.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 177,359.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,359.78/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.17

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