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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.14, 627.09 and 281.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.14, 627.09 and 281.53 is: 421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.14 : 627.09 = 281.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.14/627.09 = 281.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.14x = 627.09 × 281.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.14x = 176,544.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,544.65/419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.21

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