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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.76, 634.40 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.76, 634.40 and 362.08 is: 542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.76 : 634.40 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.76/634.40 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.76x = 634.40 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.76x = 229,703.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,703.55/423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.06

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