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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.08, 627.04 and 370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.08, 627.04 and 370.82 is: 553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.08 : 627.04 = 370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.08/627.04 = 370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.08x = 627.04 × 370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.08x = 232,513.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,513.98/420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.50

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