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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.29, 629.78 and 382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.29, 629.78 and 382.35 is: 572.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.29 : 629.78 = 382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.29/629.78 = 382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.29x = 629.78 × 382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.29x = 240,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,796.83/420.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.93

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