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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.68, 629.84 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.68, 629.84 and 237.60 is: 355.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.68 : 629.84 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.68/629.84 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.68x = 629.84 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.68x = 149,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,649.98/420.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.73

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