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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.14, 637.29 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.14, 637.29 and 262.14 is: 393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.14 : 637.29 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.14/637.29 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.14x = 637.29 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.14x = 167,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,059.20/424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.88

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