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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.50, 628.84 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.50, 628.84 and 175.88 is: 263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.50 : 628.84 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.50/628.84 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.50x = 628.84 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.50x = 110,600.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,600.38/419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.65

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