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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.88, 632.28 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.88, 632.28 and 363.28 is: 545.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.88 : 632.28 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.88/632.28 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.88x = 632.28 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.88x = 229,694.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,694.68/420.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.75

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