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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.11, 636.18 and 328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.11, 636.18 and 328.53 is: 492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.11 : 636.18 = 328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.11/636.18 = 328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.11x = 636.18 × 328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.11x = 209,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,004.22/424.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.81

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