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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.07, 635.97 and 261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.07, 635.97 and 261.80 is: 392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.07 : 635.97 = 261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.07/635.97 = 261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.07x = 635.97 × 261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.07x = 166,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,496.95/424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.62

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