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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.38, 863.12 and 423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.38, 863.12 and 423.10 is: 634.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.38 : 863.12 = 423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.38/863.12 = 423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.38x = 863.12 × 423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.38x = 365,186.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,186.07/575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.69

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