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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.81, 629.70 and 266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.81, 629.70 and 266.03 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.81 : 629.70 = 266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.81/629.70 = 266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.81x = 629.70 × 266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.81x = 167,515.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,515.94/419.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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