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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.11, 631.62 and 339.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.11, 631.62 and 339.51 is: 510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.11 : 631.62 = 339.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.11/631.62 = 339.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.11x = 631.62 × 339.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.11x = 214,441.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,441.31/420.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.44

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