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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.57, 635.33 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.57, 635.33 and 240.39 is: 360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.57 : 635.33 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.57/635.33 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.57x = 635.33 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.57x = 152,725.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,725.78/423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.57

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