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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.98, 634.62 and 365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.98, 634.62 and 365.66 is: 547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.98 : 634.62 = 365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.98/634.62 = 365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.98x = 634.62 × 365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.98x = 232,055.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,055.15/423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.33

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