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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.46, 636.18 and 261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.46, 636.18 and 261.28 is: 392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.46 : 636.18 = 261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.46/636.18 = 261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.46x = 636.18 × 261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.46x = 166,221.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,221.11/423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.53

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