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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.86, 631.95 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.86, 631.95 and 277.14 is: 415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.86 : 631.95 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.86/631.95 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.86x = 631.95 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.86x = 175,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,138.62/421.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.16

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