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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.52, 636.51 and 278.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.52, 636.51 and 278.09 is: 416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.52 : 636.51 = 278.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.52/636.51 = 278.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.52x = 636.51 × 278.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.52x = 177,006.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,006.03/424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.96

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