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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.15, 636.17 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.15, 636.17 and 332.94 is: 500.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.15 : 636.17 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.15/636.17 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.15x = 636.17 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.15x = 211,806.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,806.44/423.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.55

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