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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.35, 632.81 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.35, 632.81 and 267.66 is: 401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.35 : 632.81 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.35/632.81 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.35x = 632.81 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.35x = 169,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,378.59/422.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.04

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