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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.39, 630.72 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.39, 630.72 and 351.81 is: 527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.39 : 630.72 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.39/630.72 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.39x = 630.72 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.39x = 221,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,893.60/420.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.83

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