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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.56, 629.48 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.56, 629.48 and 237.08 is: 355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.56 : 629.48 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.56/629.48 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.56x = 629.48 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.56x = 149,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,237.12/419.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.70

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