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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.88, 630.25 and 352.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.88, 630.25 and 352.23 is: 527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.88 : 630.25 = 352.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.88/630.25 = 352.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.88x = 630.25 × 352.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.88x = 221,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,992.96/420.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.45

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