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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.14, 634.67 and 268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.14, 634.67 and 268.61 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.14 : 634.67 = 268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.14/634.67 = 268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.14x = 634.67 × 268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.14x = 170,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,474.19/423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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