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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.24, 634.86 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.24, 634.86 and 359.40 is: 539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.24 : 634.86 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.24/634.86 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.24x = 634.86 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.24x = 228,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,168.68/423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.10

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