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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.88, 633.38 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.88, 633.38 and 354.24 is: 531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.88 : 633.38 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.88/633.38 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.88x = 633.38 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.88x = 224,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,368.53/421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.83

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