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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.62, 632.02 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.62, 632.02 and 267.06 is: 400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.62 : 632.02 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.62/632.02 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.62x = 632.02 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.62x = 168,787.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,787.26/421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.33

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