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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 635.52 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 635.52 and 295.56 is: 442.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 635.52 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/635.52 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 635.52 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 187,834.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,834.29/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.92

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