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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.74, 635.06 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.74, 635.06 and 368.66 is: 552.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.74 : 635.06 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.74/635.06 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.74x = 635.06 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.74x = 234,122.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,122.35/423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.52

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