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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.29, 637.47 and 362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.29, 637.47 and 362.79 is: 545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.29 : 637.47 = 362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.29/637.47 = 362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.29x = 637.47 × 362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.29x = 231,267.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,267.74/424.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.07

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