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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.78, 633.27 and 268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.78, 633.27 and 268.36 is: 402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.78 : 633.27 = 268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.78/633.27 = 268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.78x = 633.27 × 268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.78x = 169,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,944.34/421.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.92

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