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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.27, 635.05 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.27, 635.05 and 260.76 is: 391.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.27 : 635.05 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.27/635.05 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.27x = 635.05 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.27x = 165,595.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,595.96/423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.23

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