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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.58, 635.50 and 387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.58, 635.50 and 387.40 is: 581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.58 : 635.50 = 387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.58/635.50 = 387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.58x = 635.50 × 387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.58x = 246,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,192.70/423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.22

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