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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.96, 635.58 and 332.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.96, 635.58 and 332.37 is: 498.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.96 : 635.58 = 332.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.96/635.58 = 332.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.96x = 635.58 × 332.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.96x = 211,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,247.72/423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.27

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