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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.73, 637.40 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.73, 637.40 and 242.48 is: 363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.73 : 637.40 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.73/637.40 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.73x = 637.40 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.73x = 154,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,558.95/424.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.90

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