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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.51, 629.53 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.51, 629.53 and 265.23 is: 398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.51 : 629.53 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.51/629.53 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.51x = 629.53 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.51x = 166,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,967.81/419.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.00

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