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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 636.62 and 351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 636.62 and 351.83 is: 527.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 636.62 = 351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/636.62 = 351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 636.62 × 351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 223,977.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,977.07/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.07

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