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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.89, 636.84 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.89, 636.84 and 262.68 is: 393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.89 : 636.84 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.89/636.84 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.89x = 636.84 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.89x = 167,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,285.13/424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.71

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