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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.74, 631.67 and 366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.74, 631.67 and 366.19 is: 548.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.74 : 631.67 = 366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.74/631.67 = 366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.74x = 631.67 × 366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.74x = 231,307.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,307.83/421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.46

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