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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.05, 628.35 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.05, 628.35 and 175.87 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.05 : 628.35 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.05/628.35 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.05x = 628.35 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.05x = 110,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,507.91/419.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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