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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.32, 635.04 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.32, 635.04 and 376.32 is: 563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.32 : 635.04 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.32/635.04 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.32x = 635.04 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.32x = 238,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,978.25/424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.20

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