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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.32, 628.64 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.32, 628.64 and 337.68 is: 505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.32 : 628.64 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.32/628.64 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.32x = 628.64 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.32x = 212,279.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,279.16/420.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.04

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