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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.40, 635.10 and 372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.40, 635.10 and 372.10 is: 558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.40 : 635.10 = 372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.40/635.10 = 372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.40x = 635.10 × 372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.40x = 236,320.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,320.71/423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.15

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