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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.91, 631.88 and 377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.91, 631.88 and 377.40 is: 562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.91 : 631.88 = 377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.91/631.88 = 377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.91x = 631.88 × 377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.91x = 238,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,471.51/423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.55

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