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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.42, 632.01 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.42, 632.01 and 393.39 is: 587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.42 : 632.01 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.42/632.01 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.42x = 632.01 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.42x = 248,626.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,626.41/423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.19

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