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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.83, 630.15 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.83, 630.15 and 352.16 is: 527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.83 : 630.15 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.83/630.15 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.83x = 630.15 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.83x = 221,913.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,913.62/420.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.32

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