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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.60, 631.68 and 277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.60, 631.68 and 277.06 is: 415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.60 : 631.68 = 277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.60/631.68 = 277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.60x = 631.68 × 277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.60x = 175,013.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,013.26/421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.12

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