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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.39, 627.81 and 359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.39, 627.81 and 359.03 is: 536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.39 : 627.81 = 359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.39/627.81 = 359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.39x = 627.81 × 359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.39x = 225,402.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,402.62/420.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.18

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