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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.14, 629.13 and 355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.14, 629.13 and 355.34 is: 532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.14 : 629.13 = 355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.14/629.13 = 355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.14x = 629.13 × 355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.14x = 223,555.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,555.05/420.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.10

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