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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.52, 627.97 and 265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.52, 627.97 and 265.21 is: 396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.52 : 627.97 = 265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.52/627.97 = 265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.52x = 627.97 × 265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.52x = 166,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,543.72/419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.99

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