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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.56, 631.62 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.56, 631.62 and 356.49 is: 534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.56 : 631.62 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.56/631.62 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.56x = 631.62 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.56x = 225,166.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,166.21/421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.13

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