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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.76, 628.04 and 366.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.76, 628.04 and 366.07 is: 546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.76 : 628.04 = 366.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.76/628.04 = 366.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.76x = 628.04 × 366.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.76x = 229,906.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,906.60/420.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.41

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