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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.24, 628.76 and 172.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.24, 628.76 and 172.37 is: 258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.24 : 628.76 = 172.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.24/628.76 = 172.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.24x = 628.76 × 172.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.24x = 108,381.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,381.36/419.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.52

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