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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.48, 637.26 and 360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.48, 637.26 and 360.76 is: 541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.48 : 637.26 = 360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.48/637.26 = 360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.48x = 637.26 × 360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.48x = 229,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,897.92/424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.60

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