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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.38, 631 and 352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.38, 631 and 352.73 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.38 : 631 = 352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.38/631 = 352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.38x = 631 × 352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.38x = 222,572.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,572.63/421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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