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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.96, 636.12 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.96, 636.12 and 369.96 is: 555.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.96 : 636.12 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.96/636.12 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.96x = 636.12 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.96x = 235,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,338.96/423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.10

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