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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.46, 633.66 and 378.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.46, 633.66 and 378.37 is: 566.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.46 : 633.66 = 378.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.46/633.66 = 378.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.46x = 633.66 × 378.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.46x = 239,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,757.93/423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.19

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