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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.66, 633 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.66, 633 and 354.04 is: 531.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.66 : 633 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.66/633 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.66x = 633 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.66x = 224,107.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,107.32/421.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.49

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