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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.22, 635.34 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.22, 635.34 and 356.18 is: 533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.22 : 635.34 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.22/635.34 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.22x = 635.34 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.22x = 226,295.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,295.40/424.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.44

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