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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.64, 631.86 and 366.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.64, 631.86 and 366.67 is: 549.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.64 : 631.86 = 366.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.64/631.86 = 366.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.64x = 631.86 × 366.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.64x = 231,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,684.11/421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.48

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