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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.52, 632.37 and 335.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.52, 632.37 and 335.93 is: 503.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.52 : 632.37 = 335.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.52/632.37 = 335.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.52x = 632.37 × 335.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.52x = 212,432.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,432.05/421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.97

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