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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 628.98 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 628.98 and 347.64 is: 520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 628.98 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/628.98 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 628.98 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 218,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,658.61/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.47

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