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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 629.28 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.44, 629.28 and 372.96 is: 556.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.44 : 629.28 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.44/629.28 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.44x = 629.28 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.44x = 234,696.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,696.27/421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.89

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