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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.05, 636.36 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.05, 636.36 and 359.04 is: 538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.05 : 636.36 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.05/636.36 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.05x = 636.36 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.05x = 228,478.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,478.69/424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.80

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