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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 630.36 and 384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 630.36 and 384.30 is: 576.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 630.36 = 384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/630.36 = 384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 630.36 × 384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 242,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,247.35/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.61

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