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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.13, 630.07 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.13, 630.07 and 265.82 is: 398.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.13 : 630.07 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.13/630.07 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.13x = 630.07 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.13x = 167,485.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,485.21/420.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.65

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