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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.22, 631.83 and 393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.22, 631.83 and 393.88 is: 590.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.22 : 631.83 = 393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.22/631.83 = 393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.22x = 631.83 × 393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.22x = 248,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,865.20/421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.82

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