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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.76, 632.25 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.76, 632.25 and 267.24 is: 400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.76 : 632.25 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.76/632.25 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.76x = 632.25 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.76x = 168,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,962.49/421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.61

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