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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.15, 630.63 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.15, 630.63 and 351.18 is: 527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.15 : 630.63 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.15/630.63 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.15x = 630.63 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.15x = 221,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,464.64/420.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.11

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