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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.56, 630.66 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.56, 630.66 and 352.68 is: 527.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.56 : 630.66 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.56/630.66 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.56x = 630.66 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.56x = 222,421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,421.17/421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.61

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