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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.62, 635.02 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.62, 635.02 and 269.06 is: 403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.62 : 635.02 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.62/635.02 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.62x = 635.02 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.62x = 170,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,858.48/423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.33

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