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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.68, 629.36 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.68, 629.36 and 370.32 is: 552.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.68 : 629.36 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.68/629.36 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.68x = 629.36 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.68x = 233,064.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,064.60/421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.70

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