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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.24, 580.32 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.24, 580.32 and 377.04 is: 520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.24 : 580.32 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.24/580.32 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.24x = 580.32 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.24x = 218,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,803.85/420.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.66

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