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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.89, 633.96 and 372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.89, 633.96 and 372.95 is: 556.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.89 : 633.96 = 372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.89/633.96 = 372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.89x = 633.96 × 372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.89x = 236,436.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,436.97/424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.47

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