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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.92, 630.06 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.92, 630.06 and 266.31 is: 398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.92 : 630.06 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.92/630.06 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.92x = 630.06 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.92x = 167,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,791.28/420.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.63

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