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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.40, 635.08 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.40, 635.08 and 367.32 is: 549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.40 : 635.08 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.40/635.08 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.40x = 635.08 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.40x = 233,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,277.59/424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.66

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