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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.55, 635.38 and 356.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.55, 635.38 and 356.15 is: 533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.55 : 635.38 = 356.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.55/635.38 = 356.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.55x = 635.38 × 356.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.55x = 226,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,291.29/424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.01

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