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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.13, 631.31 and 356.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.13, 631.31 and 356.55 is: 534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.13 : 631.31 = 356.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.13/631.31 = 356.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.13x = 631.31 × 356.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.13x = 225,093.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,093.96/421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.50

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