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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.72, 636.06 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.72, 636.06 and 376.03 is: 563.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.72 : 636.06 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.72/636.06 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.72x = 636.06 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.72x = 239,173.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,173.45/424.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.13

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