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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.54, 629.96 and 237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.54, 629.96 and 237.55 is: 355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.54 : 629.96 = 237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.54/629.96 = 237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.54x = 629.96 × 237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.54x = 149,645.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,645.81/420.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.84

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