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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 628.20 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 628.20 and 175.26 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 628.20 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/628.20 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 628.20 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 110,098.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,098.33/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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