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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.97, 631.11 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.97, 631.11 and 266.52 is: 399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.97 : 631.11 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.97/631.11 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.97x = 631.11 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.97x = 168,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,203.44/420.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.56

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