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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 636.29 and 359.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 636.29 and 359.86 is: 539.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 636.29 = 359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/636.29 = 359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 636.29 × 359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 228,975.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,975.32/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.48

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