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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.55, 628.02 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.55, 628.02 and 175.13 is: 262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.55 : 628.02 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.55/628.02 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.55x = 628.02 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.55x = 109,984.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,984.27/418.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.77

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