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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.56, 632.34 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.56, 632.34 and 336.60 is: 504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.56 : 632.34 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.56/632.34 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.56x = 632.34 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.56x = 212,845.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,845.64/421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.90

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