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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.08, 628.62 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.08, 628.62 and 264.94 is: 397.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.08 : 628.62 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.08/628.62 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.08x = 628.62 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.08x = 166,546.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,546.58/419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.41

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