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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.14, 635.13 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.14, 635.13 and 359.34 is: 538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.14 : 635.13 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.14/635.13 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.14x = 635.13 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.14x = 228,227.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,227.61/424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.10

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