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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 636.39 and 384.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 636.39 and 384.21 is: 576.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 636.39 = 384.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/636.39 = 384.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 636.39 × 384.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 244,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,507.40/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.07

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