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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 632.22 and 363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 632.22 and 363.90 is: 546.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 632.22 = 363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/632.22 = 363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 632.22 × 363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 230,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,064.86/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.37

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