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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.93, 637.56 and 383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.93, 637.56 and 383.41 is: 575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.93 : 637.56 = 383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.93/637.56 = 383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.93x = 637.56 × 383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.93x = 244,446.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,446.88/424.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.26

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