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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.41, 637.07 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.41, 637.07 and 356.68 is: 535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.41 : 637.07 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.41/637.07 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.41x = 637.07 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.41x = 227,230.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,230.13/424.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.40

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