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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.35, 628.85 and 172.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.35, 628.85 and 172.39 is: 258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.35 : 628.85 = 172.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.35/628.85 = 172.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.35x = 628.85 × 172.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.35x = 108,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,407.45/419.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.51

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