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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 632.48 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 632.48 and 268.04 is: 400.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 632.48 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/632.48 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 632.48 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 169,530.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,530.18/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.44

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