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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.36, 842.58 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.36, 842.58 and 423.93 is: 636.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.36 : 842.58 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.36/842.58 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.36x = 842.58 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.36x = 357,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,194.94/561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.30

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