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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.10, 635.88 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.10, 635.88 and 261.56 is: 392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.10 : 635.88 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.10/635.88 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.10x = 635.88 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.10x = 166,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,320.77/424.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.17

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