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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 635.56 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 635.56 and 277.68 is: 416.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 635.56 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/635.56 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 635.56 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 176,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,482.30/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.19

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