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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.64, 627.96 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.64, 627.96 and 236.52 is: 353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.64 : 627.96 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.64/627.96 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.64x = 627.96 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.64x = 148,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,525.10/419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.93

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