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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.18, 635.34 and 261.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.18, 635.34 and 261.37 is: 391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.18 : 635.34 = 261.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.18/635.34 = 261.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.18x = 635.34 × 261.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.18x = 166,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,055.64/424.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.48

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