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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.40, 631.87 and 335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.40, 631.87 and 335.30 is: 502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.40 : 631.87 = 335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.40/631.87 = 335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.40x = 631.87 × 335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.40x = 211,862.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,862.01/421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.75

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