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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 635.44 and 374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 635.44 and 374.87 is: 562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 635.44 = 374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/635.44 = 374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 635.44 × 374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 238,208.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,208.04/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.71

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