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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 635.07 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 635.07 and 382.08 is: 572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 635.07 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/635.07 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 635.07 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 242,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,647.55/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.82

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