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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.51, 631.87 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.51, 631.87 and 267 is: 400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.51 : 631.87 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.51/631.87 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.51x = 631.87 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.51x = 168,709.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,709.29/421.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.25

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