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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.92, 635.25 and 332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.92, 635.25 and 332.21 is: 497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.92 : 635.25 = 332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.92/635.25 = 332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.92x = 635.25 × 332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.92x = 211,036.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,036.40/423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.82

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