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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.99, 636.03 and 375.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.99, 636.03 and 375.69 is: 563.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.99 : 636.03 = 375.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.99/636.03 = 375.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.99x = 636.03 × 375.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.99x = 238,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,950.11/423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.57

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