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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.66, 633.10 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.66, 633.10 and 268.56 is: 403.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.66 : 633.10 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.66/633.10 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.66x = 633.10 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.66x = 170,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,025.34/421.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.23

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