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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.72, 631.08 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.72, 631.08 and 393.39 is: 590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.72 : 631.08 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.72/631.08 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.72x = 631.08 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.72x = 248,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,260.56/420.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.09

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