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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.39, 628.69 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.39, 628.69 and 264.86 is: 397.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.39 : 628.69 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.39/628.69 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.39x = 628.69 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.39x = 166,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,515.74/419.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.05

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