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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 631.41 and 368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 631.41 and 368.85 is: 550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 631.41 = 368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/631.41 = 368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 631.41 × 368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 232,895.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,895.58/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.07

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