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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.74, 634.53 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.74, 634.53 and 355.10 is: 531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.74 : 634.53 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.74/634.53 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.74x = 634.53 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.74x = 225,318.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,318.43/423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.74

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