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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.33, 636.26 and 287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.33, 636.26 and 287.25 is: 431.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.33 : 636.26 = 287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.33/636.26 = 287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.33x = 636.26 × 287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.33x = 182,764.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,764.25/423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.73

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