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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.24, 631.86 and 276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.24, 631.86 and 276.88 is: 415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.24 : 631.86 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.24/631.86 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.24x = 631.86 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.24x = 174,949.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,949.40/421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.32

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