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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 627.92 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 627.92 and 175.04 is: 262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 627.92 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/627.92 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 627.92 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 109,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,911.12/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.59

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