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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.26, 630.65 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.26, 630.65 and 265.98 is: 399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.26 : 630.65 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.26/630.65 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.26x = 630.65 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.26x = 167,740.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,740.95/420.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.13

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