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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.57, 635.09 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.57, 635.09 and 277.14 is: 415.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.57 : 635.09 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.57/635.09 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.57x = 635.09 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.57x = 176,007.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,007.83/423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.54

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