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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.38, 631.32 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.38, 631.32 and 291.27 is: 436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.38 : 631.32 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.38/631.32 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.38x = 631.32 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.38x = 183,884.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,884.58/421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.39

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