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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.85, 628.16 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.85, 628.16 and 175.24 is: 262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.85 : 628.16 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.85/628.16 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.85x = 628.16 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.85x = 110,075.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,075.62/418.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.81

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