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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.80, 636.24 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.80, 636.24 and 261.84 is: 392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.80 : 636.24 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.80/636.24 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.80x = 636.24 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.80x = 166,593.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,593.08/424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.17

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