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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.91, 636.34 and 376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.91, 636.34 and 376.22 is: 563.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.91 : 636.34 = 376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.91/636.34 = 376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.91x = 636.34 × 376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.91x = 239,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,399.71/424.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.42

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