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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.46, 636.89 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.46, 636.89 and 373.02 is: 559.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.46 : 636.89 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.46/636.89 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.46x = 636.89 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.46x = 237,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,570.84/424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.71

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