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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 636.15 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 636.15 and 381.84 is: 572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 636.15 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/636.15 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 636.15 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 242,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,907.52/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.06

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