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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.88, 628.31 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.88, 628.31 and 175.41 is: 263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.88 : 628.31 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.88/628.31 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.88x = 628.31 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.88x = 110,212.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,212.30/418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.11

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