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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 635.15 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 635.15 and 269.28 is: 404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 635.15 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/635.15 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 635.15 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 171,033.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,033.19/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.07

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