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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 627.64 and 235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 627.64 and 235.99 is: 353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 627.64 = 235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/627.64 = 235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 627.64 × 235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 148,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,116.76/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.80

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