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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.24, 635.48 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.24, 635.48 and 260.44 is: 391.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.24 : 635.48 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.24/635.48 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.24x = 635.48 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.24x = 165,504.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,504.41/423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.04

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