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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.69, 630.74 and 267.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.69, 630.74 and 267.00 is: 400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.69 : 630.74 = 267.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.69/630.74 = 267.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.69x = 630.74 × 267.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.69x = 168,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,404.38/420.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.30

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