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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 633.48 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 633.48 and 361.68 is: 541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 633.48 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/633.48 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 633.48 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 229,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,117.05/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.19

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