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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.66, 627.78 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.66, 627.78 and 175.36 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.66 : 627.78 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.66/627.78 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.66x = 627.78 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.66x = 110,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,087.50/418.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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