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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.48, 636.72 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.48, 636.72 and 373.72 is: 560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.48 : 636.72 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.48/636.72 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.48x = 636.72 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.48x = 237,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,955.00/424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.58

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