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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.78, 634.89 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.78, 634.89 and 269.73 is: 404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.78 : 634.89 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.78/634.89 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.78x = 634.89 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.78x = 171,248.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,248.37/423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.10

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