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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.35, 636.95 and 251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.35, 636.95 and 251.19 is: 377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.35 : 636.95 = 251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.35/636.95 = 251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.35x = 636.95 × 251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.35x = 159,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,996.10/424.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.04

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