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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.82, 633.75 and 375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.82, 633.75 and 375.74 is: 564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.82 : 633.75 = 375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.82/633.75 = 375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.82x = 633.75 × 375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.82x = 238,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,125.23/421.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.52

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