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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.97, 628.53 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.97, 628.53 and 175.52 is: 263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.97 : 628.53 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.97/628.53 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.97x = 628.53 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.97x = 110,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,320.50/418.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.31

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