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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.39, 630.59 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.39, 630.59 and 356.13 is: 534.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.39 : 630.59 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.39/630.59 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.39x = 630.59 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.39x = 224,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,570.24/420.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.20

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