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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.19, 629.98 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.19, 629.98 and 359.44 is: 538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.19 : 629.98 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.19/629.98 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.19x = 629.98 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.19x = 226,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,437.54/420.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.90

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