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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.25, 629.11 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.25, 629.11 and 363.59 is: 543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.25 : 629.11 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.25/629.11 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.25x = 629.11 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.25x = 228,738.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,738.10/421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.00

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