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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.36, 631.80 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.36, 631.80 and 291.52 is: 437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.36 : 631.80 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.36/631.80 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.36x = 631.80 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.36x = 184,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,182.34/421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.11

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