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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.88, 631.24 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.88, 631.24 and 339.36 is: 507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.88 : 631.24 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.88/631.24 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.88x = 631.24 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.88x = 214,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,217.61/421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.77

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