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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.50, 629.13 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.50, 629.13 and 176.08 is: 264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.50 : 629.13 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.50/629.13 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.50x = 629.13 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.50x = 110,777.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,777.21/419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.07

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