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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.03, 631.89 and 359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.03, 631.89 and 359.88 is: 541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.03 : 631.89 = 359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.03/631.89 = 359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.03x = 631.89 × 359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.03x = 227,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,404.57/420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.40

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