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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.69, 629.37 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.69, 629.37 and 354.96 is: 531.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.69 : 629.37 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.69/629.37 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.69x = 629.37 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.69x = 223,399.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,399.41/420.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.03

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