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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.94, 636.10 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.94, 636.10 and 269.82 is: 404.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.94 : 636.10 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.94/636.10 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.94x = 636.10 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.94x = 171,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,632.50/423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.85

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