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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.96, 634.98 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.96, 634.98 and 261.36 is: 391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.96 : 634.98 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.96/634.98 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.96x = 634.98 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.96x = 165,958.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,958.37/423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.45

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