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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.41, 632.64 and 377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.41, 632.64 and 377.91 is: 563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.41 : 632.64 = 377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.41/632.64 = 377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.41x = 632.64 × 377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.41x = 239,080.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,080.98/424.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.33

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