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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 629.69 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 629.69 and 266.01 is: 398.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 629.69 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/629.69 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 629.69 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 167,502.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,502.51/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.82

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