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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.63, 635.85 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.63, 635.85 and 261.63 is: 392.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.63 : 635.85 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.63/635.85 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.63x = 635.85 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.63x = 166,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,357.44/423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.70

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