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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.40, 630.60 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.40, 630.60 and 267.40 is: 400.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.40 : 630.60 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.40/630.60 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.40x = 630.60 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.40x = 168,622.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,622.44/421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.15

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