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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 632.16 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 632.16 and 366.08 is: 546.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 632.16 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/632.16 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 632.16 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 231,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,417.97/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.46

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