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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.77, 635.80 and 261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.77, 635.80 and 261.26 is: 391.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.77 : 635.80 = 261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.77/635.80 = 261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.77x = 635.80 × 261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.77x = 166,109.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,109.11/423.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.98

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