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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.23, 636.89 and 360.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.23, 636.89 and 360.51 is: 541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.23 : 636.89 = 360.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.23/636.89 = 360.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.23x = 636.89 × 360.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.23x = 229,603.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,603.41/424.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.22

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