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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.10, 631.38 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.10, 631.38 and 375.16 is: 563.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.10 : 631.38 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.10/631.38 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.10x = 631.38 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.10x = 236,868.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,868.52/420.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.84

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