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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 628.28 and 175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 628.28 and 175.40 is: 263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 628.28 = 175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/628.28 = 175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 628.28 × 175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 110,200.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,200.31/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.13

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