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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.65, 634.71 and 355.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.65, 634.71 and 355.61 is: 532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.65 : 634.71 = 355.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.65/634.71 = 355.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.65x = 634.71 × 355.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.65x = 225,709.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,709.22/423.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.77

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