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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.43, 637.10 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.43, 637.10 and 262.22 is: 393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.43 : 637.10 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.43/637.10 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.43x = 637.10 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.43x = 167,055.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,055.87/424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.61

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