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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.43, 635.73 and 356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.43, 635.73 and 356.08 is: 533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.43 : 635.73 = 356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.43/635.73 = 356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.43x = 635.73 × 356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.43x = 226,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,370.74/424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.35

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