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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.48, 627.24 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.48, 627.24 and 352.44 is: 525.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.48 : 627.24 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.48/627.24 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.48x = 627.24 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.48x = 221,064.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,064.47/420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.74

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