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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.35, 630.24 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.35, 630.24 and 369.09 is: 553.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.35 : 630.24 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.35/630.24 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.35x = 630.24 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.35x = 232,615.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,615.28/420.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.39

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