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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 635.22 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 635.22 and 361.08 is: 540.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 635.22 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/635.22 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 635.22 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 229,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,365.24/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.39

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