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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 628.10 and 235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 628.10 and 235.97 is: 353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 628.10 = 235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/628.10 = 235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 628.10 × 235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 148,212.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,212.76/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.97

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