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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421, 631.26 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421, 631.26 and 373 is: 559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421 : 631.26 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421/631.26 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421x = 631.26 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421x = 235,459.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,459.98/421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.29

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