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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.36, 632.49 and 356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.36, 632.49 and 356.73 is: 535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.36 : 632.49 = 356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.36/632.49 = 356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.36x = 632.49 × 356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.36x = 225,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,628.16/421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.48

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