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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.77, 637.86 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.77, 637.86 and 352.32 is: 529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.77 : 637.86 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.77/637.86 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.77x = 637.86 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.77x = 224,730.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,730.84/424.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.06

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