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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.28, 631.82 and 267.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.28, 631.82 and 267.00 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.28 : 631.82 = 267.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.28/631.82 = 267.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.28x = 631.82 × 267.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.28x = 168,692.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,692.74/421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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