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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.84, 635.40 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.84, 635.40 and 363.36 is: 544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.84 : 635.40 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.84/635.40 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.84x = 635.40 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.84x = 230,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,878.94/423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.73

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