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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.30, 635.90 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.30, 635.90 and 366.52 is: 549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.30 : 635.90 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.30/635.90 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.30x = 635.90 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.30x = 233,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,070.07/424.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.30

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