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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.46, 630.54 and 367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.46, 630.54 and 367.23 is: 549.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.46 : 630.54 = 367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.46/630.54 = 367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.46x = 630.54 × 367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.46x = 231,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,553.20/421.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.41

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