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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.24, 635.87 and 375.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.24, 635.87 and 375.59 is: 562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.24 : 635.87 = 375.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.24/635.87 = 375.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.24x = 635.87 × 375.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.24x = 238,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,829.14/424.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.95

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