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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.38, 635.79 and 369.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.38, 635.79 and 369.74 is: 555.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.38 : 635.79 = 369.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.38/635.79 = 369.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.38x = 635.79 × 369.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.38x = 235,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,076.99/423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.24

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