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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.78, 636.94 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.78, 636.94 and 262.58 is: 393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.78 : 636.94 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.78/636.94 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.78x = 636.94 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.78x = 167,247.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,247.71/424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.73

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