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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.73, 636.63 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.73, 636.63 and 262.22 is: 393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.73 : 636.63 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.73/636.63 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.73x = 636.63 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.73x = 166,933.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,933.94/424.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.04

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