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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.63, 628.84 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.63, 628.84 and 265.07 is: 397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.63 : 628.84 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.63/628.84 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.63x = 628.84 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.63x = 166,687.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,687.78/419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.23

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