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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.04, 633.72 and 261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.04, 633.72 and 261.04 is: 391.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.04 : 633.72 = 261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.04/633.72 = 261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.04x = 633.72 × 261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.04x = 165,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,426.27/423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.04

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