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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.52, 632.49 and 361.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.52, 632.49 and 361.15 is: 539.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.52 : 632.49 = 361.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.52/632.49 = 361.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.52x = 632.49 × 361.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.52x = 228,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,420.83/423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.34

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