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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.65, 630.84 and 366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.65, 630.84 and 366.65 is: 549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.65 : 630.84 = 366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.65/630.84 = 366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.65x = 630.84 × 366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.65x = 231,297.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,297.49/420.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.86

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