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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.43, 636.42 and 251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.43, 636.42 and 251.15 is: 376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.43 : 636.42 = 251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.43/636.42 = 251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.43x = 636.42 × 251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.43x = 159,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,836.88/424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.59

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