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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.49, 630.60 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.49, 630.60 and 363.12 is: 544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.49 : 630.60 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.49/630.60 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.49x = 630.60 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.49x = 228,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,983.47/420.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.56

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