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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.76, 636.16 and 261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.76, 636.16 and 261.76 is: 392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.76 : 636.16 = 261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.76/636.16 = 261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.76x = 636.16 × 261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.76x = 166,521.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,521.24/423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.96

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