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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.05, 630.68 and 374.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.05, 630.68 and 374.55 is: 562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.05 : 630.68 = 374.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.05/630.68 = 374.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.05x = 630.68 × 374.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.05x = 236,219.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,219.32/420.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.37

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