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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.98, 602.79 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.98, 602.79 and 237.54 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.98 : 602.79 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.98/602.79 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.98x = 602.79 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.98x = 143,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,186.74/401.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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