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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 637.48 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 637.48 and 370.80 is: 556.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 637.48 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/637.48 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 637.48 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 236,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,377.58/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.76

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