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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.42, 629.60 and 237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.42, 629.60 and 237.03 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.42 : 629.60 = 237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.42/629.60 = 237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.42x = 629.60 × 237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.42x = 149,232.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,232.90/419.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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