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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 628.44 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 628.44 and 371.04 is: 555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 628.44 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/628.44 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 628.44 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 233,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,176.38/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.18

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