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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.05, 631.30 and 377.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.05, 631.30 and 377.85 is: 566.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.05 : 631.30 = 377.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.05/631.30 = 377.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.05x = 631.30 × 377.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.05x = 238,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,536.71/421.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.53

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