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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.24, 633.87 and 366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.24, 633.87 and 366.09 is: 548.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.24 : 633.87 = 366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.24/633.87 = 366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.24x = 633.87 × 366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.24x = 232,050.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,050.51/423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.27

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