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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.38, 635.07 and 279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.38, 635.07 and 279.07 is: 418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.38 : 635.07 = 279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.38/635.07 = 279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.38x = 635.07 × 279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.38x = 177,228.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,228.44/423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.60

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