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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.59, 631.31 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.59, 631.31 and 352.74 is: 528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.59 : 631.31 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.59/631.31 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.59x = 631.31 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.59x = 222,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,686.53/421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.21

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