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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.72, 631.98 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.72, 631.98 and 375.24 is: 562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.72 : 631.98 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.72/631.98 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.72x = 631.98 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.72x = 237,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,144.18/421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.33

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