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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.29, 633.15 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.29, 633.15 and 277.92 is: 417.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.29 : 633.15 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.29/633.15 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.29x = 633.15 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.29x = 175,965.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,965.05/421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.68

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