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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.88, 637.56 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.88, 637.56 and 361.04 is: 541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.88 : 637.56 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.88/637.56 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.88x = 637.56 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.88x = 230,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,184.66/424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.76

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