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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.24, 635.42 and 261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.24, 635.42 and 261.42 is: 391.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.24 : 635.42 = 261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.24/635.42 = 261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.24x = 635.42 × 261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.24x = 166,111.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,111.50/424.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.55

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