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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.24, 629.90 and 359.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.24, 629.90 and 359.19 is: 538.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.24 : 629.90 = 359.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.24/629.90 = 359.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.24x = 629.90 × 359.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.24x = 226,253.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,253.78/420.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.39

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