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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.84, 631.78 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.84, 631.78 and 267.32 is: 400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.84 : 631.78 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.84/631.78 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.84x = 631.78 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.84x = 168,887.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,887.43/421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.36

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