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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.83, 635.04 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.83, 635.04 and 261.18 is: 391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.83 : 635.04 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.83/635.04 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.83x = 635.04 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.83x = 165,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,859.75/423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.34

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