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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.21, 630.23 and 265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.21, 630.23 and 265.93 is: 398.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.21 : 630.23 = 265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.21/630.23 = 265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.21x = 630.23 × 265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.21x = 167,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,599.20/420.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.84

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