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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.16, 636.60 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.16, 636.60 and 262.16 is: 393.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.16 : 636.60 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.16/636.60 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.16x = 636.60 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.16x = 166,891.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,891.06/424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.46

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