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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.67, 628.19 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.67, 628.19 and 265.06 is: 396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.67 : 628.19 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.67/628.19 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.67x = 628.19 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.67x = 166,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,508.50/419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.76

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