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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 627.66 and 393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 627.66 and 393.72 is: 586.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 627.66 = 393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/627.66 = 393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 627.66 × 393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 247,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,122.30/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.88

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