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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 636.72 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 636.72 and 366.90 is: 550.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 636.72 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/636.72 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 636.72 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 233,612.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,612.57/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.87

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