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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 635.85 and 261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 635.85 and 261.81 is: 392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 635.85 = 261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/635.85 = 261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 635.85 × 261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 166,471.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,471.89/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.05

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