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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.27, 630.41 and 257.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.27, 630.41 and 257.67 is: 386.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.27 : 630.41 = 257.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.27/630.41 = 257.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.27x = 630.41 × 257.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.27x = 162,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,436.46/420.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.51

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