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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.38, 632.43 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.38, 632.43 and 363.78 is: 545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.38 : 632.43 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.38/632.43 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.38x = 632.43 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.38x = 230,065.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,065.39/421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.98

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