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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.13, 633.96 and 277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.13, 633.96 and 277.03 is: 415.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.13 : 633.96 = 277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.13/633.96 = 277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.13x = 633.96 × 277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.13x = 175,625.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,625.94/423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.06

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