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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.92, 631.68 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.92, 631.68 and 277.20 is: 415.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.92 : 631.68 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.92/631.68 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.92x = 631.68 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.92x = 175,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,101.70/421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.01

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