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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.06, 635.10 and 277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.06, 635.10 and 277.72 is: 415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.06 : 635.10 = 277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.06/635.10 = 277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.06x = 635.10 × 277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.06x = 176,379.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,379.97/424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.93

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