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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.48, 631.26 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.48, 631.26 and 356.76 is: 535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.48 : 631.26 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.48/631.26 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.48x = 631.26 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.48x = 225,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,208.32/420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.60

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