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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.63, 634.01 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.63, 634.01 and 240.75 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.63 : 634.01 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.63/634.01 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.63x = 634.01 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.63x = 152,636.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,636.70/423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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