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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.19, 631.48 and 360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.19, 631.48 and 360.44 is: 540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.19 : 631.48 = 360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.19/631.48 = 360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.19x = 631.48 × 360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.19x = 227,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,610.65/421.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.40

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