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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.98, 633.03 and 373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.98, 633.03 and 373.69 is: 560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.98 : 633.03 = 373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.98/633.03 = 373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.98x = 633.03 × 373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.98x = 236,556.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,556.98/421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.59

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