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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.14, 629.98 and 362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.14, 629.98 and 362.50 is: 542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.14 : 629.98 = 362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.14/629.98 = 362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.14x = 629.98 × 362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.14x = 228,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,367.75/421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.26

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