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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.18, 626.33 and 397.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.18, 626.33 and 397.31 is: 593.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.18 : 626.33 = 397.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.18/626.33 = 397.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.18x = 626.33 × 397.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.18x = 248,845.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,845.03/419.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.65

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