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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.58, 630.44 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.58, 630.44 and 265.58 is: 399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.58 : 630.44 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.58/630.44 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.58x = 630.44 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.58x = 167,433.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,433.98/419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.05

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