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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.39, 632.37 and 268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.39, 632.37 and 268.49 is: 401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.39 : 632.37 = 268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.39/632.37 = 268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.39x = 632.37 × 268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.39x = 169,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,785.02/422.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.96

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