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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.30, 630.72 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.30, 630.72 and 352.62 is: 529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.30 : 630.72 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.30/630.72 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.30x = 630.72 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.30x = 222,404.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,404.49/420.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.16

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