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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.60, 635.29 and 251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.60, 635.29 and 251.36 is: 376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.60 : 635.29 = 251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.60/635.29 = 251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.60x = 635.29 × 251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.60x = 159,686.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,686.49/424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.09

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