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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.59, 636.68 and 278.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.59, 636.68 and 278.33 is: 417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.59 : 636.68 = 278.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.59/636.68 = 278.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.59x = 636.68 × 278.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.59x = 177,206.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,206.81/424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.36

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