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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.90, 635.18 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.90, 635.18 and 372.06 is: 557.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.90 : 635.18 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.90/635.18 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.90x = 635.18 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.90x = 236,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,323.21/423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.50

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