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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 636.57 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 636.57 and 358.83 is: 538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 636.57 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/636.57 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 636.57 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 228,420.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,420.41/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.17

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