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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.66, 629.37 and 351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.66, 629.37 and 351.36 is: 525.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.66 : 629.37 = 351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.66/629.37 = 351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.66x = 629.37 × 351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.66x = 221,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,135.44/420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.69

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