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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.40, 629.35 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.40, 629.35 and 175.91 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.40 : 629.35 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.40/629.35 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.40x = 629.35 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.40x = 110,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,704.93/419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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