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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.71, 636.27 and 262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.71, 636.27 and 262.42 is: 394.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.71 : 636.27 = 262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.71/636.27 = 262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.71x = 636.27 × 262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.71x = 166,969.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,969.97/423.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.07

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