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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 639.30 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 639.30 and 396.24 is: 597.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 639.30 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/639.30 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 639.30 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 253,316.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,316.23/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.33

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