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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.82, 634.92 and 369.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.82, 634.92 and 369.55 is: 553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.82 : 634.92 = 369.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.82/634.92 = 369.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.82x = 634.92 × 369.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.82x = 234,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,634.69/423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.62

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