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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.83, 629.79 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.83, 629.79 and 237.13 is: 355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.83 : 629.79 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.83/629.79 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.83x = 629.79 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.83x = 149,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,342.10/419.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.72

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