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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420, 629.44 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420, 629.44 and 237.44 is: 355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 629.44 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/629.44 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 629.44 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 149,454.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,454.23/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.84

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