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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.20, 626.96 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.20, 626.96 and 379.32 is: 565.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.20 : 626.96 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.20/626.96 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.20x = 626.96 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.20x = 237,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,818.47/420.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.96

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