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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.47, 629.05 and 265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.47, 629.05 and 265.36 is: 397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.47 : 629.05 = 265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.47/629.05 = 265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.47x = 629.05 × 265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.47x = 166,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,924.71/419.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.94

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