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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.09, 628.39 and 388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.09, 628.39 and 388.95 is: 581.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.09 : 628.39 = 388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.09/628.39 = 388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.09x = 628.39 × 388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.09x = 244,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,411.90/420.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.81

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