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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 635.66 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 635.66 and 261.72 is: 392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 635.66 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/635.66 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 635.66 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 166,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,364.94/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.96

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