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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.74, 635.61 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.74, 635.61 and 261.48 is: 392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.74 : 635.61 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.74/635.61 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.74x = 635.61 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.74x = 166,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,199.30/423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.22

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