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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.38, 629.95 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.38, 629.95 and 237.52 is: 355.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.38 : 629.95 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.38/629.95 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.38x = 629.95 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.38x = 149,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,625.72/420.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.93

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