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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.80, 636.24 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.80, 636.24 and 369.12 is: 552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.80 : 636.24 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.80/636.24 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.80x = 636.24 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.80x = 234,848.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,848.91/424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.85

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