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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.41, 628.88 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.41, 628.88 and 237.01 is: 355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.41 : 628.88 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.41/628.88 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.41x = 628.88 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.41x = 149,050.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,050.85/419.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.38

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