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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 636.36 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 636.36 and 386.16 is: 578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 636.36 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/636.36 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 636.36 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 245,736.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,736.78/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.80

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