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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 636.12 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 636.12 and 366.66 is: 548.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 636.12 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/636.12 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 636.12 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 233,239.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,239.76/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.83

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