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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.89, 636.80 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.89, 636.80 and 363.87 is: 545.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.89 : 636.80 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.89/636.80 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.89x = 636.80 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.89x = 231,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,710.60/424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.34

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