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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.32, 636.36 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.32, 636.36 and 280.08 is: 420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.32 : 636.36 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.32/636.36 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.32x = 636.36 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.32x = 178,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,231.71/424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.04

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