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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.89, 630.02 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.89, 630.02 and 237.01 is: 355.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.89 : 630.02 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.89/630.02 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.89x = 630.02 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.89x = 149,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,322.32/419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.62

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