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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.78, 631.30 and 352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.78, 631.30 and 352.12 is: 528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.78 : 631.30 = 352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.78/631.30 = 352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.78x = 631.30 × 352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.78x = 222,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,293.36/420.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.29

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