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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.36, 637.08 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.36, 637.08 and 379 is: 568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.36 : 637.08 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.36/637.08 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.36x = 637.08 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.36x = 241,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,453.32/424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.98

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