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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.07, 636.29 and 269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.07, 636.29 and 269.95 is: 405.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.07 : 636.29 = 269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.07/636.29 = 269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.07x = 636.29 × 269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.07x = 171,765.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,765.14/424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.04

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