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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.55, 635.37 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.55, 635.37 and 332.08 is: 498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.55 : 635.37 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.55/635.37 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.55x = 635.37 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.55x = 210,993.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,993.67/423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.16

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