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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.89, 635.11 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.89, 635.11 and 381.09 is: 570.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.89 : 635.11 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.89/635.11 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.89x = 635.11 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.89x = 242,034.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,034.07/423.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.98

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