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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 634.32 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 634.32 and 269.28 is: 403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 634.32 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/634.32 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 634.32 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 170,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,809.69/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.46

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