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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.96, 636.48 and 262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.96, 636.48 and 262.36 is: 392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.96 : 636.48 = 262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.96/636.48 = 262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.96x = 636.48 × 262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.96x = 166,986.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,986.89/424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.95

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