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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 636.39 and 279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 636.39 and 279.90 is: 420.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 636.39 = 279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/636.39 = 279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 636.39 × 279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 178,125.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,125.56/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.03

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