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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.34, 635.07 and 260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.34, 635.07 and 260.80 is: 391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.34 : 635.07 = 260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.34/635.07 = 260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.34x = 635.07 × 260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.34x = 165,626.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,626.26/423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.24

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