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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.60, 629.66 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.60, 629.66 and 237.12 is: 355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.60 : 629.66 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.60/629.66 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.60x = 629.66 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.60x = 149,304.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,304.98/419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.83

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