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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.02, 630.88 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.02, 630.88 and 377.46 is: 565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.02 : 630.88 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.02/630.88 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.02x = 630.88 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.02x = 238,131.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,131.96/421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.61

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