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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.17, 634.04 and 269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.17, 634.04 and 269.38 is: 403.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.17 : 634.04 = 269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.17/634.04 = 269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.17x = 634.04 × 269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.17x = 170,797.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,797.70/423.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.61

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