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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.90, 637.96 and 242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.90, 637.96 and 242.66 is: 364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.90 : 637.96 = 242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.90/637.96 = 242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.90x = 637.96 × 242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.90x = 154,807.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,807.37/424.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.34

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