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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.52, 633.99 and 382.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.52, 633.99 and 382.21 is: 572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.52 : 633.99 = 382.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.52/633.99 = 382.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.52x = 633.99 × 382.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.52x = 242,317.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,317.32/423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.15

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