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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.49, 635.66 and 355.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.49, 635.66 and 355.85 is: 532.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.49 : 635.66 = 355.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.49/635.66 = 355.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.49x = 635.66 × 355.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.49x = 226,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,194.65/424.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.87

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