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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.39, 631.04 and 355.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.39, 631.04 and 355.69 is: 533.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.39 : 631.04 = 355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.39/631.04 = 355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.39x = 631.04 × 355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.39x = 224,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,454.96/420.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.92

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