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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 628.24 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 628.24 and 175.28 is: 262.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 628.24 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/628.24 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 628.24 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 110,117.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,117.91/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.94

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