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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 634.74 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 634.74 and 269.22 is: 403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 634.74 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/634.74 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 634.74 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 170,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,884.70/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.35

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