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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.28, 635.16 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.28, 635.16 and 372.44 is: 557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.28 : 635.16 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.28/635.16 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.28x = 635.16 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.28x = 236,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,558.99/424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.55

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