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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 633.52 and 361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 633.52 and 361.41 is: 541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 633.52 = 361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/633.52 = 361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 633.52 × 361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 228,962.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,962.10/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.12

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