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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.47, 635.40 and 269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.47, 635.40 and 269.36 is: 404.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.47 : 635.40 = 269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.47/635.40 = 269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.47x = 635.40 × 269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.47x = 171,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,146.82/423.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.15

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