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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.21, 628.91 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.21, 628.91 and 264.96 is: 397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.21 : 628.91 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.21/628.91 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.21x = 628.91 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.21x = 166,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,635.66/419.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.50

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