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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 637.19 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 637.19 and 381.50 is: 572.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 637.19 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/637.19 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 637.19 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 243,082.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,082.89/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.47

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