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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.34, 628.94 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.34, 628.94 and 264.80 is: 397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.34 : 628.94 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.34/628.94 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.34x = 628.94 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.34x = 166,538.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,538.84/419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.15

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