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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 629.40 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 629.40 and 203.40 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 629.40 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/629.40 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 629.40 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 128,019.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,019.96/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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