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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.58, 632.38 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.58, 632.38 and 249.46 is: 374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.58 : 632.38 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.58/632.38 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.58x = 632.38 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.58x = 157,753.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,753.51/421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.20

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