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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.59, 632.54 and 387.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.59, 632.54 and 387.88 is: 581.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.59 : 632.54 = 387.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.59/632.54 = 387.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.59x = 632.54 × 387.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.59x = 245,349.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,349.00/421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.96

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