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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.38, 628.53 and 236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.38, 628.53 and 236.87 is: 355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.38 : 628.53 = 236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.38/628.53 = 236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.38x = 628.53 × 236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.38x = 148,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,881.92/419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.01

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