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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.74, 636.67 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.74, 636.67 and 269.73 is: 405.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.74 : 636.67 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.74/636.67 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.74x = 636.67 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.74x = 171,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,729.00/423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.27

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