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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.96, 630.21 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.96, 630.21 and 351.72 is: 526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.96 : 630.21 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.96/630.21 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.96x = 630.21 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.96x = 221,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,657.46/420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.55

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