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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.01, 635.58 and 269.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.01, 635.58 and 269.01 is: 404.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.01 : 635.58 = 269.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.01/635.58 = 269.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.01x = 635.58 × 269.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.01x = 170,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,977.38/423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.19

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