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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.26, 635.30 and 355.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.26, 635.30 and 355.61 is: 532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.26 : 635.30 = 355.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.26/635.30 = 355.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.26x = 635.30 × 355.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.26x = 225,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,914.08/424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.49

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