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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.78, 631.98 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.78, 631.98 and 356.34 is: 535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.78 : 631.98 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.78/631.98 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.78x = 631.98 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.78x = 225,199.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,199.75/420.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.20

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