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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 627.28 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 627.28 and 235.56 is: 352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 627.28 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/627.28 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 627.28 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 147,762.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,762.08/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.89

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