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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 630.54 and 362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 630.54 and 362.58 is: 544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 630.54 = 362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/630.54 = 362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 630.54 × 362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 228,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,621.19/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.34

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