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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.90, 636.48 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.90, 636.48 and 262.26 is: 393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.90 : 636.48 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.90/636.48 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.90x = 636.48 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.90x = 166,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,923.24/423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.78

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