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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.78, 634.19 and 395.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.78, 634.19 and 395.43 is: 591.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.78 : 634.19 = 395.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.78/634.19 = 395.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.78x = 634.19 × 395.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.78x = 250,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,775.77/423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.76

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