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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.83, 636.54 and 262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.83, 636.54 and 262.18 is: 392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.83 : 636.54 = 262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.83/636.54 = 262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.83x = 636.54 × 262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.83x = 166,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,888.06/424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.83

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