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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.30, 628.47 and 353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.30, 628.47 and 353.26 is: 526.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.30 : 628.47 = 353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.30/628.47 = 353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.30x = 628.47 × 353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.30x = 222,013.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,013.31/421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.97

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