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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.53, 631.41 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.53, 631.41 and 357.18 is: 535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.53 : 631.41 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.53/631.41 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.53x = 631.41 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.53x = 225,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,527.02/421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.02

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