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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.96, 636.16 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.96, 636.16 and 359.68 is: 538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.96 : 636.16 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.96/636.16 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.96x = 636.16 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.96x = 228,814.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,814.03/424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.44

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