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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.68, 629.70 and 265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.68, 629.70 and 265.78 is: 398.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.68 : 629.70 = 265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.68/629.70 = 265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.68x = 629.70 × 265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.68x = 167,361.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,361.67/419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.78

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