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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 637.47 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 637.47 and 356.30 is: 534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 637.47 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/637.47 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 637.47 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 227,129.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,129.76/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.49

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