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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.30, 628.55 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.30, 628.55 and 264.75 is: 396.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.30 : 628.55 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.30/628.55 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.30x = 628.55 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.30x = 166,407.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,407.29/419.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.87

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