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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 628.26 and 175.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 628.26 and 175.17 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 628.26 = 175.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/628.26 = 175.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 628.26 × 175.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 110,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,052.30/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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