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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.56, 634.01 and 387.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.56, 634.01 and 387.67 is: 580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.56 : 634.01 = 387.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.56/634.01 = 387.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.56x = 634.01 × 387.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.56x = 245,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,783.49/423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.29

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