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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 634.20 and 386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 634.20 and 386.67 is: 578.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 634.20 = 386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/634.20 = 386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 634.20 × 386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 245,226.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,226.11/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.83

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