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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.67, 634.05 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.67, 634.05 and 261.48 is: 392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.67 : 634.05 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.67/634.05 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.67x = 634.05 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.67x = 165,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,791.39/422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.25

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