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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.04, 627.89 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.04, 627.89 and 346.60 is: 518.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.04 : 627.89 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.04/627.89 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.04x = 627.89 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.04x = 217,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,626.67/420.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.11

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