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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.95, 627.93 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.95, 627.93 and 175.41 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.95 : 627.93 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.95/627.93 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.95x = 627.93 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.95x = 110,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,145.20/418.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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