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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.66, 631.86 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.66, 631.86 and 363.88 is: 545.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.66 : 631.86 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.66/631.86 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.66x = 631.86 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.66x = 229,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,921.22/421.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.28

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