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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.24, 630.03 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.24, 630.03 and 352.20 is: 528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.24 : 630.03 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.24/630.03 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.24x = 630.03 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.24x = 221,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,896.57/420.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.02

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