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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.16, 634.14 and 371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.16, 634.14 and 371.68 is: 556.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.16 : 634.14 = 371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.16/634.14 = 371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.16x = 634.14 × 371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.16x = 235,697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,697.16/423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.99

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