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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.01, 633.59 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.01, 633.59 and 260.20 is: 389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.01 : 633.59 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.01/633.59 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.01x = 633.59 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.01x = 164,855.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,855.65/423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.73

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