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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.82, 634.51 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.82, 634.51 and 370.36 is: 554.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.82 : 634.51 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.82/634.51 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.82x = 634.51 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.82x = 234,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,997.12/423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.47

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