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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.42, 633 and 359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.42, 633 and 359.84 is: 536.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.42 : 633 = 359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.42/633 = 359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.42x = 633 × 359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.42x = 227,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,778.72/424.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.68

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