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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.72, 635.58 and 287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.72, 635.58 and 287.24 is: 430.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.72 : 635.58 = 287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.72/635.58 = 287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.72x = 635.58 × 287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.72x = 182,564.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,564.00/423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.86

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