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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.68, 632.50 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.68, 632.50 and 358.88 is: 535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.68 : 632.50 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.68/632.50 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.68x = 632.50 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.68x = 226,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,991.60/423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.76

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