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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.53, 632.55 and 267.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.53, 632.55 and 267.53 is: 401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.53 : 632.55 = 267.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.53/632.55 = 267.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.53x = 632.55 × 267.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.53x = 169,223.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,223.84/421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.45

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