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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.72, 629.27 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.72, 629.27 and 373.12 is: 556.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.72 : 629.27 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.72/629.27 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.72x = 629.27 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.72x = 234,793.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,793.22/421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.75

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