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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.82, 636.42 and 370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.82, 636.42 and 370.55 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.82 : 636.42 = 370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.82/636.42 = 370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.82x = 636.42 × 370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.82x = 235,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,825.43/424.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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