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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.36, 629.27 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.36, 629.27 and 175.88 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.36 : 629.27 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.36/629.27 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.36x = 629.27 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.36x = 110,675.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,675.13/419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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