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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.58, 632.64 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.58, 632.64 and 277.40 is: 416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.58 : 632.64 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.58/632.64 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.58x = 632.64 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.58x = 175,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,494.34/421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.28

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