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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.78, 629.98 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.78, 629.98 and 237.53 is: 356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.78 : 629.98 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.78/629.98 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.78x = 629.98 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.78x = 149,640.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,640.13/419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.47

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