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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.53, 636.81 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.53, 636.81 and 376.38 is: 564.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.53 : 636.81 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.53/636.81 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.53x = 636.81 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.53x = 239,680.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,680.16/424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.57

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