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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.25, 631.89 and 365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.25, 631.89 and 365.94 is: 548.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.25 : 631.89 = 365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.25/631.89 = 365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.25x = 631.89 × 365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.25x = 231,233.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,233.83/421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.93

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