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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.47, 632.24 and 267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.47, 632.24 and 267.19 is: 400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.47 : 632.24 = 267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.47/632.24 = 267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.47x = 632.24 × 267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.47x = 168,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,927.30/421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.80

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