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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.74, 636.78 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.74, 636.78 and 262.10 is: 392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.74 : 636.78 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.74/636.78 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.74x = 636.78 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.74x = 166,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,900.04/424.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.95

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