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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.53, 636.78 and 260.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.53, 636.78 and 260.00 is: 389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.53 : 636.78 = 260.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.53/636.78 = 260.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.53x = 636.78 × 260.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.53x = 165,559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,559.62/424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.98

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