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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.72, 627.78 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.72, 627.78 and 372.12 is: 555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.72 : 627.78 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.72/627.78 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.72x = 627.78 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.72x = 233,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,609.49/420.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.26

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