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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.41, 635.31 and 363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.41, 635.31 and 363.47 is: 545.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.41 : 635.31 = 363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.41/635.31 = 363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.41x = 635.31 × 363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.41x = 230,912.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,912.95/423.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.37

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