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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.16, 635.40 and 374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.16, 635.40 and 374.20 is: 560.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.16 : 635.40 = 374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.16/635.40 = 374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.16x = 635.40 × 374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.16x = 237,766.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,766.68/424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.56

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