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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.38, 629.50 and 351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.38, 629.50 and 351.73 is: 526.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.38 : 629.50 = 351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.38/629.50 = 351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.38x = 629.50 × 351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.38x = 221,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,414.04/420.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.70

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