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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.72, 632.54 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.72, 632.54 and 267.20 is: 400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.72 : 632.54 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.72/632.54 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.72x = 632.54 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.72x = 169,014.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,014.69/421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.77

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