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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 633.87 and 365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 633.87 and 365.16 is: 546.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 633.87 = 365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/633.87 = 365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 633.87 × 365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 231,463.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,463.97/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.58

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