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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.68, 631.29 and 365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.68, 631.29 and 365.87 is: 549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.68 : 631.29 = 365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.68/631.29 = 365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.68x = 631.29 × 365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.68x = 230,970.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,970.07/420.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.04

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