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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 638.01 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 638.01 and 361.26 is: 542.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 638.01 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/638.01 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 638.01 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 230,487.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,487.49/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.35

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