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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.18, 628.71 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.18, 628.71 and 237.72 is: 355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.18 : 628.71 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.18/628.71 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.18x = 628.71 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.18x = 149,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,456.94/420.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.70

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