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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 620.06 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 620.06 and 267.21 is: 400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 620.06 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/620.06 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 620.06 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 165,684.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,684.90/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.38

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