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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.95, 632.71 and 363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.95, 632.71 and 363.31 is: 544.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.95 : 632.71 = 363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.95/632.71 = 363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.95x = 632.71 × 363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.95x = 229,869.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,869.87/421.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.78

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