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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.92, 632.26 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.92, 632.26 and 370.44 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.92 : 632.26 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.92/632.26 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.92x = 632.26 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.92x = 234,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,214.39/421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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