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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 637.16 and 262.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 637.16 and 262.35 is: 393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 637.16 = 262.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/637.16 = 262.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 637.16 × 262.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 167,157.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,157.61/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.33

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