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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.23, 630.53 and 266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.23, 630.53 and 266.62 is: 399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.23 : 630.53 = 266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.23/630.53 = 266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.23x = 630.53 × 266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.23x = 168,111.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,111.91/421.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.10

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