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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 635.82 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 635.82 and 380.88 is: 571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 635.82 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/635.82 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 635.82 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 242,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,171.12/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.05

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