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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.05, 629.80 and 376.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.05, 629.80 and 376.85 is: 565.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.05 : 629.80 = 376.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.05/629.80 = 376.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.05x = 629.80 × 376.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.05x = 237,340.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,340.13/420.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.03

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