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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.32, 584.33 and 362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.32, 584.33 and 362.01 is: 498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.32 : 584.33 = 362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.32/584.33 = 362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.32x = 584.33 × 362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.32x = 211,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,531.49/424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.52

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