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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.84, 635.72 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.84, 635.72 and 261.48 is: 392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.84 : 635.72 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.84/635.72 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.84x = 635.72 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.84x = 166,226.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,226.76/423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.19

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