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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.72, 637.83 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.72, 637.83 and 361.08 is: 543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.72 : 637.83 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.72/637.83 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.72x = 637.83 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.72x = 230,307.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,307.66/423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.54

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