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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.32, 629.57 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.32, 629.57 and 338.76 is: 507.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.32 : 629.57 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.32/629.57 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.32x = 629.57 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.32x = 213,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,273.98/420.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.41

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