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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.99, 637.07 and 395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.99, 637.07 and 395.33 is: 593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.99 : 637.07 = 395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.99/637.07 = 395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.99x = 637.07 × 395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.99x = 251,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,847.72/423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.99

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