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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.78, 632.61 and 395.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.78, 632.61 and 395.97 is: 591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.78 : 632.61 = 395.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.78/632.61 = 395.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.78x = 632.61 × 395.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.78x = 250,494.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,494.58/423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.10

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