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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.54, 629.94 and 362.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.54, 629.94 and 362.21 is: 543.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.54 : 629.94 = 362.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.54/629.94 = 362.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.54x = 629.94 × 362.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.54x = 228,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,170.57/419.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.86

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