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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.66, 632.58 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.66, 632.58 and 360.64 is: 541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.66 : 632.58 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.66/632.58 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.66x = 632.58 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.66x = 228,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,133.65/421.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.04

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