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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.04, 627.72 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.04, 627.72 and 257.04 is: 385.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.04 : 627.72 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.04/627.72 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.04x = 627.72 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.04x = 161,349.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,349.15/419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.04

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