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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.90, 634.13 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.90, 634.13 and 366.76 is: 548.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.90 : 634.13 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.90/634.13 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.90x = 634.13 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.90x = 232,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,573.85/423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.65

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