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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.27, 633.78 and 361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.27, 633.78 and 361.71 is: 541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.27 : 633.78 = 361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.27/633.78 = 361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.27x = 633.78 × 361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.27x = 229,244.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,244.56/423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.60

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