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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.88, 636.22 and 261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.88, 636.22 and 261.88 is: 393.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.88 : 636.22 = 261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.88/636.22 = 261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.88x = 636.22 × 261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.88x = 166,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,613.29/423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.07

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