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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.21, 633.40 and 372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.21, 633.40 and 372.46 is: 557.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.21 : 633.40 = 372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.21/633.40 = 372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.21x = 633.40 × 372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.21x = 235,914.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,914.58/423.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.45

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