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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 630.60 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.44, 630.60 and 352.26 is: 527.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.44 : 630.60 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.44/630.60 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.44x = 630.60 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.44x = 222,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,135.16/421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.09

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