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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.68, 636.42 and 251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.68, 636.42 and 251.39 is: 376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.68 : 636.42 = 251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.68/636.42 = 251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.68x = 636.42 × 251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.68x = 159,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,986.44/424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.72

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