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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.33, 629.47 and 346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.33, 629.47 and 346.76 is: 519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.33 : 629.47 = 346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.33/629.47 = 346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.33x = 629.47 × 346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.33x = 218,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,271.00/420.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.28

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