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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 629.10 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 629.10 and 350.88 is: 525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 629.10 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/629.10 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 629.10 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 220,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,738.61/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.57

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