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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.45, 634.37 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.45, 634.37 and 350.33 is: 524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.45 : 634.37 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.45/634.37 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.45x = 634.37 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.45x = 222,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,233.92/423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.82

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