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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.15, 628.02 and 364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.15, 628.02 and 364.87 is: 545.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.15 : 628.02 = 364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.15/628.02 = 364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.15x = 628.02 × 364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.15x = 229,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,145.66/420.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.39

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