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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.38, 628.86 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.38, 628.86 and 175.57 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.38 : 628.86 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.38/628.86 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.38x = 628.86 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.38x = 110,408.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,408.04/419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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