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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.88, 634.74 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.88, 634.74 and 355.24 is: 531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.88 : 634.74 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.88/634.74 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.88x = 634.74 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.88x = 225,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,485.04/423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.95

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