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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.43, 635.33 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.43, 635.33 and 269.42 is: 404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.43 : 635.33 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.43/635.33 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.43x = 635.33 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.43x = 171,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,168.11/423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.24

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