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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.39, 632.88 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.39, 632.88 and 382.68 is: 576.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.39 : 632.88 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.39/632.88 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.39x = 632.88 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.39x = 242,190.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,190.52/420.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.11

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