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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.52, 629.28 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.52, 629.28 and 367 is: 549.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.52 : 629.28 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.52/629.28 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.52x = 629.28 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.52x = 230,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,945.76/420.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.19

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