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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.29, 630.34 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.29, 630.34 and 264.04 is: 396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.29 : 630.34 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.29/630.34 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.29x = 630.34 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.29x = 166,431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,431.82/420.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.00

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