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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.75, 629.86 and 235.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.75, 629.86 and 235.00 is: 352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.75 : 629.86 = 235.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.75/629.86 = 235.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.75x = 629.86 × 235.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.75x = 148,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,017.74/419.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.63

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