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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.25, 633.96 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.25, 633.96 and 260.44 is: 390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.25 : 633.96 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.25/633.96 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.25x = 633.96 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.25x = 165,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,106.96/423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.10

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