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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.33, 627.62 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.33, 627.62 and 265.37 is: 397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.33 : 627.62 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.33/627.62 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.33x = 627.62 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.33x = 166,547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,547.05/419.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.17

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