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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.14, 632.98 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.14, 632.98 and 364.50 is: 545.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.14 : 632.98 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.14/632.98 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.14x = 632.98 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.14x = 230,721.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,721.21/423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.26

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