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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.06, 635.20 and 269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.06, 635.20 and 269.91 is: 404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.06 : 635.20 = 269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.06/635.20 = 269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.06x = 635.20 × 269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.06x = 171,446.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,446.83/424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.30

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