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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.78, 631.33 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.78, 631.33 and 267.11 is: 400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.78 : 631.33 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.78/631.33 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.78x = 631.33 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.78x = 168,630.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,630.73/420.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.76

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