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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.36, 629.40 and 396.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.36, 629.40 and 396.10 is: 593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.36 : 629.40 = 396.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.36/629.40 = 396.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.36x = 629.40 × 396.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.36x = 249,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,305.34/420.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.08

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