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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.27, 629.13 and 175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.27, 629.13 and 175.78 is: 263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.27 : 629.13 = 175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.27/629.13 = 175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.27x = 629.13 × 175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.27x = 110,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,589.92/419.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.77

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