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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.60, 631.79 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.60, 631.79 and 359.58 is: 538.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.60 : 631.79 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.60/631.79 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.60x = 631.79 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.60x = 227,179.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,179.95/421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.86

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