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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.72, 628.76 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.72, 628.76 and 236.56 is: 354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.72 : 628.76 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.72/628.76 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.72x = 628.76 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.72x = 148,739.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,739.47/419.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.38

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