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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 628.11 and 175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 628.11 and 175.31 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 628.11 = 175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/628.11 = 175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 628.11 × 175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 110,113.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,113.96/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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