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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.42, 631.15 and 369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.42, 631.15 and 369.52 is: 553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.42 : 631.15 = 369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.42/631.15 = 369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.42x = 631.15 × 369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.42x = 233,220.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,220.05/421.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.42

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