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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.44, 579.84 and 377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.44, 579.84 and 377.24 is: 520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.44 : 579.84 = 377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.44/579.84 = 377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.44x = 579.84 × 377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.44x = 218,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,738.84/420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.26

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