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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.78, 632 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.78, 632 and 267.68 is: 401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.78 : 632 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.78/632 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.78x = 632 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.78x = 169,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,173.76/421.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.09

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