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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 635 and 400.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 635 and 400.23 is: 600.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 635 = 400.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/635 = 400.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 635 × 400.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 254,146.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,146.05/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.36

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