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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.42, 633.85 and 268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.42, 633.85 and 268.41 is: 402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.42 : 633.85 = 268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.42/633.85 = 268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.42x = 633.85 × 268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.42x = 170,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,133.38/422.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.76

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