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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.37, 628.56 and 383.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.37, 628.56 and 383.61 is: 573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.37 : 628.56 = 383.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.37/628.56 = 383.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.37x = 628.56 × 383.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.37x = 241,121.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,121.90/420.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.59

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