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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.38, 636.59 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.38, 636.59 and 270.60 is: 405.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.38 : 636.59 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.38/636.59 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.38x = 636.59 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.38x = 172,261.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,261.25/424.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.92

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