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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 629.42 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.99, 629.42 and 237.56 is: 356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.99 : 629.42 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.99/629.42 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.99x = 629.42 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.99x = 149,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,520.68/419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.01

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