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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.57, 627.93 and 175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.57, 627.93 and 175.27 is: 262.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.57 : 627.93 = 175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.57/627.93 = 175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.57x = 627.93 × 175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.57x = 110,057.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,057.29/418.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.94

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