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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 636.36 and 261.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 636.36 and 261.82 is: 392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 636.36 = 261.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/636.36 = 261.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 636.36 × 261.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 166,611.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,611.78/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.95

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