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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.72, 630.88 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.72, 630.88 and 377.96 is: 565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.72 : 630.88 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.72/630.88 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.72x = 630.88 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.72x = 238,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,447.40/421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.42

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