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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.87, 634.57 and 261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.87, 634.57 and 261.06 is: 390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.87 : 634.57 = 261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.87/634.57 = 261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.87x = 634.57 × 261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.87x = 165,660.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,660.84/423.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.83

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