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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.58, 637.31 and 376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.58, 637.31 and 376.13 is: 564.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.58 : 637.31 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.58/637.31 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.58x = 637.31 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.58x = 239,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,708.22/424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.58

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