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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.20, 630.56 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.20, 630.56 and 363.20 is: 543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.20 : 630.56 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.20/630.56 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.20x = 630.56 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.20x = 229,019.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,019.39/421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.73

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