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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.10, 635.15 and 293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.10, 635.15 and 293.61 is: 439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.10 : 635.15 = 293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.10/635.15 = 293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.10x = 635.15 × 293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.10x = 186,484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,484.92/424.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.72

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