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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.32, 633 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.32, 633 and 356.28 is: 531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.32 : 633 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.32/633 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.32x = 633 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.32x = 225,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,525.24/424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.50

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