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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.53, 635.72 and 366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.53, 635.72 and 366.65 is: 550.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.53 : 635.72 = 366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.53/635.72 = 366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.53x = 635.72 × 366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.53x = 233,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,081.73/423.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.34

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