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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.16, 636.69 and 356.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.16, 636.69 and 356.43 is: 535.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.16 : 636.69 = 356.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.16/636.69 = 356.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.16x = 636.69 × 356.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.16x = 226,935.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,935.42/424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.03

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