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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.72, 632.58 and 394.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.72, 632.58 and 394.39 is: 591.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.72 : 632.58 = 394.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.72/632.58 = 394.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.72x = 632.58 × 394.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.72x = 249,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,483.23/421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.59

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