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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.43, 631.79 and 364.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.43, 631.79 and 364.33 is: 546.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.43 : 631.79 = 364.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.43/631.79 = 364.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.43x = 631.79 × 364.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.43x = 230,175.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,175.07/421.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.18

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