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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.57, 635.54 and 269.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.57, 635.54 and 269.45 is: 404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.57 : 635.54 = 269.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.57/635.54 = 269.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.57x = 635.54 × 269.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.57x = 171,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,244.91/423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.29

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