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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.91, 636.23 and 366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.91, 636.23 and 366.31 is: 549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.91 : 636.23 = 366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.91/636.23 = 366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.91x = 636.23 × 366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.91x = 233,057.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,057.41/423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.78

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