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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.42, 635.29 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.42, 635.29 and 270.52 is: 404.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.42 : 635.29 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.42/635.29 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.42x = 635.29 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.42x = 171,858.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,858.65/424.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.93

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