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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.54, 630.30 and 371.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.54, 630.30 and 371.33 is: 556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.54 : 630.30 = 371.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.54/630.30 = 371.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.54x = 630.30 × 371.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.54x = 234,050.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,050.55/420.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.55

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