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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.48, 635.62 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.48, 635.62 and 355.84 is: 532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.48 : 635.62 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.48/635.62 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.48x = 635.62 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.48x = 226,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,179.02/424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.84

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