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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 632.17 and 263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.44, 632.17 and 263.18 is: 394.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.44 : 632.17 = 263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.44/632.17 = 263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.44x = 632.17 × 263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.44x = 166,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,375.42/421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.77

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