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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.14, 629.60 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.14, 629.60 and 376.80 is: 564.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.14 : 629.60 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.14/629.60 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.14x = 629.60 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.14x = 237,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,231.40/420.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.66

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