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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.60, 631.20 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.60, 631.20 and 337.28 is: 504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.60 : 631.20 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.60/631.20 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.60x = 631.20 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.60x = 212,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,891.14/421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.96

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