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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.22, 629.44 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.22, 629.44 and 266.25 is: 398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.22 : 629.44 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.22/629.44 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.22x = 629.44 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.22x = 167,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,590.09/420.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.81

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