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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 636.59 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 636.59 and 263.12 is: 394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 636.59 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/636.59 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 636.59 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 167,497.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,497.04/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.63

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