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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.52, 629.84 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.52, 629.84 and 362.08 is: 543.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.52 : 629.84 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.52/629.84 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.52x = 629.84 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.52x = 228,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,052.47/419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.60

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