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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.59, 631.96 and 267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.59, 631.96 and 267.22 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.59 : 631.96 = 267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.59/631.96 = 267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.59x = 631.96 × 267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.59x = 168,872.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,872.79/421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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