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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.70, 628.25 and 357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.70, 628.25 and 357.42 is: 535.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.70 : 628.25 = 357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.70/628.25 = 357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.70x = 628.25 × 357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.70x = 224,549.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,549.84/419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.03

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