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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.23, 628.45 and 363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.23, 628.45 and 363.13 is: 543.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.23 : 628.45 = 363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.23/628.45 = 363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.23x = 628.45 × 363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.23x = 228,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,209.05/420.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.06

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