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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.42, 636.42 and 359.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.42, 636.42 and 359.21 is: 538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.42 : 636.42 = 359.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.42/636.42 = 359.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.42x = 636.42 × 359.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.42x = 228,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,608.43/424.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.64

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