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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.21, 631.73 and 266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.21, 631.73 and 266.93 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.21 : 631.73 = 266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.21/631.73 = 266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.21x = 631.73 × 266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.21x = 168,627.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,627.69/421.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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