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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.75, 634.55 and 355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.75, 634.55 and 355.11 is: 531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.75 : 634.55 = 355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.75/634.55 = 355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.75x = 634.55 × 355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.75x = 225,335.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,335.05/423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.76

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