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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 628.37 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 628.37 and 175.39 is: 263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 628.37 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/628.37 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 628.37 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 110,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,209.81/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.13

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