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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.03, 627.83 and 364.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.03, 627.83 and 364.75 is: 545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.03 : 627.83 = 364.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.03/627.83 = 364.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.03x = 627.83 × 364.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.03x = 229,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,000.99/420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.20

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