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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.29, 634.94 and 377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.29, 634.94 and 377.83 is: 566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.29 : 634.94 = 377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.29/634.94 = 377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.29x = 634.94 × 377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.29x = 239,899.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,899.70/423.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.75

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