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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.01, 634.08 and 268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.01, 634.08 and 268.01 is: 402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.01 : 634.08 = 268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.01/634.08 = 268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.01x = 634.08 × 268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.01x = 169,938.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,938.99/422.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.69

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